Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:19 am
WOOT!... THE DOCTOR DID IT!!! HE SAVED US ALL!! ~~~
(You know I had to do at least one)
It's the end of the world as we know it, and I chase mimes...
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Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:11 am
Here it is the last day of life as we know it and I'm chasing street performers away from where I work.
(You know I had to do at least one)
It's the end of the world as we know it, and I chase mimes...
(You know I had to do at least one)
It's the end of the world as we know it, and I chase mimes...
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:22 am
New favorite funny.Bathorys Daughter wrote:Right Bak'tun atcha! I've had my holiday Bak'tun stone wheel decorated in the traditional red simulated human flesh garland and skull ornaments for weeks now. Plan to celebrate this time with a ritual of self flagellation and the usual simulated human sacrifice. Bought my human shaped pinata a month ago and had already purchased my black beheading axe last century (real metal, none of this fake plastic crap). My neighbors kids are really looking forward to the "Behead the Sacrifice" game with it's resulting gush of red candy treats. The red licorice is a special favorite and adds that touch of realism that makes the occasion just right. Afterwards we all plan to have the traditional maze feast and sing Bak'tun carols. I especially like "Oh Holey Chest" and the "Heart Ripping Good Time" round. Sing with me! 999 hearts in the chests, 999 hearts ... rip one out and pass it about, 998 hearts in the chests ... Everyone now! 998 hearts ...
So does this mean we had a cliffhanger Thursday because of the stupid Mayans?
My brain is going to be mushy about this whole Vimana Cell Grid and Mapimi Silent Zone and What It All Means bit until Monday...or probably later given the holidays. I hope my family doesn't mind me being a space cadet while we're opening presents...Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:36 am
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. Oh, Dang! I missed "The End Of The World!"
Pfft! What do Mayans know, any ways.
. Oh, Dang! I missed "The End Of The World!"
Pfft! What do Mayans know, any ways.
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:37 am
Julie: nope, I am sure it is 'cos people have family to visit at xmas, and last minute prezzies to buy for them!!!
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:51 am
Thank you for the hamburger! I'll pay you Tuesday. I promise.
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:04 am
Doctor Shmockter. It was a certain wabbit what stole the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator and that's why their wasn't an Earth Shattering KABOOM!
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:08 am
Having to get to work could also refer to Paul. It looks like his fundraiser was successful which means he's got a looooot of sketches to draw.
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Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:43 am
You wouldn't be channeling your ancestor, now, would you?Bathorys Daughter wrote:Right Bak'tun atcha! I've had my holiday Bak'tun stone wheel decorated in the traditional red simulated human flesh garland and skull ornaments for weeks now. Plan to celebrate this time with a ritual of self flagellation and the usual simulated human sacrifice. Bought my human shaped pinata a month ago and had already purchased my black beheading axe last century (real metal, none of this fake plastic crap). My neighbors kids are really looking forward to the "Behead the Sacrifice" game with it's resulting gush of red candy treats. The red licorice is a special favorite and adds that touch of realism that makes the occasion just right. Afterwards we all plan to have the traditional maze feast and sing Bak'tun carols. I especially like "Oh Holey Chest" and the "Heart Ripping Good Time" round. Sing with me! 999 hearts in the chests, 999 hearts ... rip one out and pass it about, 998 hearts in the chests ... Everyone now! 998 hearts ...
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:05 am
Yeah, and I'm actually a bit worried. I don't know how Santa is going to interpret my recent activities, and I fear I may get coal in my stocking.illiad wrote: well I think someone is actually very busy... you DO know what day it is on Tuesday, dont you???????
I've been playing around with my Transmogrifier lately, trying to calibrate it for mammals (unlike Calvin I don't much like being turned into a T-rex).
A couple of days ago I managed a transmogrification into a really ugly warthog. Yesterday, into a series of small rodents.
I just don't know how the big guy will react to this. He knows that I've been knobby, and he knows that I've been mice.
(deposits a well-wrapped mystery gift into the Jar)
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:50 am
At my age - I'm thankful for any reprieve ! The fact that I can look forward to further tales of the GG's is most satisfying .
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:06 pm
To my family on Facebook, I quoted Jack Palance from City Slickers: "Day's not over, yet."
Meanwhile, I'll celebrate Bak'Tun with some hot chocolate, since I never drink alcohol.
Meanwhile, I'll celebrate Bak'Tun with some hot chocolate, since I never drink alcohol.
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:08 pm
The joke would have been if today's entry was the very first strip.Mark N wrote:That would make the joke work alright.Shonkin wrote:To Fairportfan: Look at today's date. Who needs continuity when the sun is up and the world didn't end?
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:10 pm
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:47 pm
There's always next year to look forward to...CPUGuy1 wrote:Oh, Dang! I missed "The End Of The World!"
np: Scott Matthew - Dog (There Is An Ocean That Divides And With My Longing I Can Charge It With A Voltage Thats So Violent To Cross It Could Mean Death)
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:35 pm
Don't tell me I've eaten up my entire chocolate stash in one day for nothing!
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:06 pm
Julie wrote:
So does this mean we had a cliffhanger Thursday because of the stupid Mayans?
The Maya had a cyclical worldview and calendar; even an ending would not have been a final ending, but a new beginning as well. If the Corn People (us) had displeased the Gods as much as the Mud People, etc. had, they'd just start over with some new ideas in people.CPUGuy1 wrote:Oh, Dang! I missed "The End Of The World!"
Pfft! What do Mayans know, any ways.
Speaking of gods, there is only one discovered prediction for today that the Maya actually recorded.
Bolon Yookte' K'uh, aka the "Nine Support Gods" are to descend. That's all we got.David Stuart wrote:4/6/06 David Stuart
As promised here's a quick translation of the final passage of
Tortuguero Monument 6, recording the 2012 Bak'tun ending:
Tzuhtz-(a)j-oom u(y)-uxlajuun pik
(ta) Chan Ajaw ux(-te') Uniiw.
Uht-oom ?
Y-em(al)?? Bolon Yookte' K'uh ta ?.
"The Thirteenth 'Bak'tun" will be finished
(on) Four Ajaw, the Third of Uniiw (K'ank'in).
? will occur.
(It will be) the descent(??) of the Nine Support? God(s) to the ?."
This is it. The term following uht-oom is the main puzzle, and largely
effaced. The "descent" reference is highly tentative, too. The
enigmatic deity Bolon Yookte' K'uh has been known for some time
from many sources, and I suspect that he (or they) has some tangential
relationship to the Principal Bird Deity, as well as war associations.
Interestingly, he is a protagonist in the deep time mythology of
Palenque, as recorded on Palenaue's Temple XIV tablet. A
long-lasting character who's still around somewhere waiting, I suppose.
- Dave S.
We've set aside a small offering. It's only polite.
In Wapsi, of course, considering who showed up at Monica's place of work the other day, there may be five more friendly faces yet to show.
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:50 pm
The page is broken for IE9. The main panel is not being shown. So the world has end for those that use IE9.
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 5:56 pm
Royisdancing wrote:The page is broken for IE9. The main panel is not being shown. So the world has end for those that use IE9.
IE9 was crap anyway (IE8 worked better by far) half of the machines I know that it has been upgraded on do not work right afterwards. Try Google Chrome or a Firefox product (they are keeping the world spinning it seems),
Re: Business As Usual 2012-12-21
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:07 pm
Yeah, my machine apparently auto updated today. I'm on Chrome now. The comic shows up fine with Chrome and is nowhere to be found on IE.Mark N wrote:Royisdancing wrote:The page is broken for IE9. The main panel is not being shown. So the world has end for those that use IE9.
IE9 was crap anyway (IE8 worked better by far) half of the machines I know that it has been upgraded on do not work right afterwards. Try Google Chrome or a Firefox product (they are keeping the world spinning it seems),